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Veltrix CX-5542 Plus 20-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX5542-PLUS · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index39,427 (Processors scale)
Category rank#18,653
Street price$459
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar85.90
Released2025

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-5542 Plus
SocketLGA1851
Cores / threads20 cores (8P + 12E) / 20 threads
Base clock2.6 GHz
Max boost clock5.3 GHz
L3 cache30 MB
Power125 W base / 250 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-6400, dual channel (CUDIMM supported)
CPU PCIe lanes20× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (4 cores)
Unlocked multiplierYes
NPU13 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

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